Our team
Jane Moriarty CGLLEN Executive Officer
After moving to the Great South Coast to begin her career, Jane was excited to return to her hometown in January 2020 to take up a Youth Project Officer role with CGLLEN. After initially managing our Resilient Ararat project, Jane progressed into the Executive Officer position in 2021.
With a background in health promotion, Jane is skilled in stakeholder engagement and project management. She enjoys working closely with local schools and industry to improve training and employment opportunities for local youth.
Email: eo@cgllen.org.au
Phone: 0429 352 135
Shelly Chalmers Business Manager
Shelly is our longest serving staff member, having worked at Central Grampians LLEN since March 2018.
Shelly has over 10 years’ experience in the banking industry and spent six years working in local government with the economic development department.
She enjoys supporting her fellow colleagues and working across all CGLLEN’s various programs.
Email: business@cgllen.org.au
Phone: 5352 3266
Jessie Newton Communications Manager
Jessie joined CGLLEN in March 2019 after nine years working in local government as a media and communications officer. She also has extensive experience in print journalism and online platforms.
Jessie enjoys driving CGLLEN’s marketing strategy and finding new ways to boost our organisational profile.
Please contact Jessie for all media enquires:
Phone: 5352 3266
Email: media@cgllen.org.au
Penny Walton-Bourke Youth Project Officer, L2P and MATES
Penny joined the team as a Youth Project Officer in July 2019 while she was undertaking a Diploma of Community Services. Since completing her studies, she has become the coordinator of two of our mentor programs; the TAC L2P Program and MATES Mentoring.
Penny is experienced in mental health first aid and enjoys working with youth and the community she grew up in.
Email: penny@cgllen.org.au
Phone: 0418 535 478
Nerissa Gee Partnerships & Pathways Coordinator
Nerissa joined our team in January 2021 as Partnerships and Pathways Coordinator. As part of her role, she manages the School to Work program, providing support to local schools, students and employers.
Nerissa has nine years of experience working in Early Years Education and Care and as a VET teacher of Certificate III in Children’s Services. She is a strong advocate for our youngest citizens and is committed to building stronger community partnerships for young people to reach their learning goals and set their career pathways.
Email: swl@cgllen.org.au
Phone: 0417 589 973